1910 Specks Run Road, Bunker Hill, WV 25413 (TopGun Sealcoating Shop)

The WV Youth Turkey Bash is a one-of-a-kind youth hunting experience created to educate, motivate, and inspire the next generation of ethical outdoorsmen and women in West Virginia. Rooted in family mentorship and conservation, each $65 team entry includes one licensed family member—such as a dad, brother, or grandpa—and one youth hunter ages 5–17. Every youth participant receives an official shirt and hat, a Golden Gun ticket for a chance to win a Boomstick, and a goodie table ticket placing them in drawings for thousands of dollars in outdoor gear. Teams hunt their own property just as they would on WV Youth Turkey Day, and whether a bird is harvested or not, everyone returns to the TopGun Shop at noon for food, fellowship, awards, and prizes. All harvested birds are weighed and officially scored using NWTF measurements, with on-site measuring available before cleaning if taken early in the morning.

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Event check-in opens at 9:00 AM, lunch begins at 11:00 AM, and the official Turkey Bash giveaways kick off at 12:00 noon. Participants must be present to win goodies and Boomsticks, and the event concludes at 2:00 PM. New this year, awards will recognize three winners in the Youth Division (ages 5–11) and three winners in the Senior Division (ages 12–17). Lunch for participating teams is provided by Old Country Diner and Ridge View Farms, with meals available for purchase for spectators. What began with 83 youth hunters in year one grew to 155 in year two, and this year we anticipate nearly 200 participants. Registration will close earlier than in past years to ensure a safe, organized, and meaningful experience for every family, as the WV Youth Turkey Bash continues its mission of preserving West Virginia’s outdoor heritage for generations to come.